Section 16-208 - Code of ethics. - Maryland Statutes

§ 16-208. Code of ethics.
 

(a)  In general.- To protect the interests of the public, the Commission shall promptly adopt, by regulation: 

(1) appraisal standards of conduct for all individuals licensed or certified as real estate appraisers under this title, including standards regarding conflicts of interest and ethical conduct; and 

(2) a code of ethics and standards of practice for individuals licensed as home inspectors under this title. 

(b)  Minumum standards.- The Commission shall promptly adopt at a minimum the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice of the appraisal foundation to meet the requirement under subsection (a) of this section. 

(c)  Distribution.- At the request of a licensee or certificate holder, the Commission shall provide a copy of the appraisal standards it adopts to the licensed or certified real estate appraiser or a copy of home inspection standards it adopts to the licensed home inspector. 
 

[1990, ch. 594; 1994, ch. 3, § 13; 2001, ch. 470; 2002, ch. 226.]